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Don’t be intimidated by lace knitting—it’s really simpler than you think! Intermediate knitters will enjoy this Lacy Knit Scarf created especially for the Yarn Link e-newsletter by Leisure Arts’ own Lois J. Long. The publication of this lovely scarf pattern coincides with the introduction of our new book, I Can’t Believe I’m Lace Knitting (#4466). Happy knitting!

Finished Size: 6"w x 64"l (15 cm x 162.5 cm)

MATERIALS Lace Weight Yarn [13/4 ounces, 440 yards (50 grams, 402 meters) per skein]: 1 skein Straight knitting needles, size 3 (3.25 mm) or size needed for gauge Rustproof pins

GAUGE: In Seed Stitch, 28 sts = 4" (10 cm)

SCARFCast on 43 sts.

Rows 1-5: K1, (P1, K1) across.

Begin following Chart, page 4, if desired.

Row 6: K1, (P1, K1) twice, purl across to last 5 sts, K1, (P1, K1) twice.

Row 7 (Right side): K1, (P1, K1) twice, slip 1 as if to purl, K1, ★ YO (Fig. 1, page 3), K3, [slip 1 as if to knit, K2 tog, PSSO (Figs. 3a & b, page 3)], K3, YO, K1; repeat from ★ 2 times more, slip 1 as if to purl, K1, (P1, K1) twice.

Lacy Knit Scarf

Rows 8-13: Repeat Rows 6 and 7, 3 times.

Row 14: K1, (P1, K1) twice, purl across to last 5 sts, K1, (P1, K1) twice.

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Row 15: K1, (P1, K1) twice, slip 1 as if to purl, K2 tog (Fig. 2, page 3), K3, YO, K1, YO, K3, ★ slip 1 as if to knit, K2 tog, PSSO, K3, YO, K1, YO, K3; repeat from ★ once more, SSK (Figs. 4a-c, page 3), slip 1 as if to purl, K1, (P1, K1) twice.

Rows 16-21: Repeat Rows 14 and 15, 3 times.

Repeat Rows 6-21 for pattern or follow the chart until Scarf measures approximately 631/2" (161.5 cm) or until there is approximately 6 yards (5.5 meters) of yarn remaining, ending by working Row 13 or Row 21.

Last 5 Rows: K1, (P1, K1) across.

Bind off all sts in pattern.

BLOCKBlock finished Scarf to specified dimensions as follows:

Dampen your Scarf.

Use a yardstick to find the center of your blocking surface. Working out from the center, divide the surface into fourths and then into eighths, marking the recommended blocked measurements at each of these points.

Lay the center of your project onto the center of the blocking surface and pin in place. Gently stretch out the edges, pulling as far as possible without distorting your knitting. Place a pin every inch or so.

Let dry completely.

Design by Lois J. Long.

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONSABBREVIATIONScm centimetersK knitmm millimetersP purlPSSO pass slipped stitch overt(s) stitch(es)SSK slip, slip, knittog togetherYO yarn over

★ — work instructions following ★ as many more times as indicated in addition to the first time.( ) or [ ] — work enclosed instructions as many times as specified by the number immediately following or contains explanatory remarks.

GAUGEExact gauge is essential for proper size. Before beginning your project, make a sample swatch in the yarn and needle specified. After completing the swatch, measure it, counting your stitches and rows carefully. If your swatch is larger or smaller than specified, make another, changing needle size to get the correct gauge. Keep trying until you find the size needles that will give you the specified gauge.

YARN OVER (abbreviated YO)Bring the yarn forward between the needles, then back over the top of the right hand needle, so that it is now in position to knit the next stitch (Fig. 1).

Fig. 1

KNIT 2 TOGETHER(abbreviated K2 tog)Insert the right needle into the front of the first two stitches on the left needle as if to knit (Fig. 2), then knit them together as if they were one stitch.

Fig. 2

SLIP 1, KNIT 2 TOGETHER, PASS SLIPPED STITCH OVER (abbreviated slip 1, K2 tog, PSSO)Slip one stitch as if to knit (Fig. 3a), then knit the next two stitches together (Fig. 2). With the left needle, bring the slipped stitch over the stitch just made (Fig. 3b) and off the needle.

Fig. 3a Fig. 3b

SLIP, SLIP, KNIT (abbreviated SSK)Separately slip two stitches as if to knit (Fig. 4a). Insert the left needle into the front of both slipped stitches (Fig. 4b) and then knit them together as if they were one stitch (Fig. 4c).

Fig. 4a Fig. 4b

The model was knit using one skein of Knit Picks® Alpaca CloudTM Lace Yarn in color #23504 Autumn Heather.

For more about lace knitting, see I Can’t Believe I’m Lace Knitting (#4466), which presents a thorough introduction to lace knitting by Kay Meadors, along

with 12 beautiful projects she designed.

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Fig. 4c

FREE FOR YOU from Leisure Arts, Inc. ©2008 All rights reserved. These instructions may be photocopied and shared with your friends. They may not be kitted or sold. We have made every effort to ensure that these instructions are accurate and complete. We cannot, however, be responsible for human error, typographical mistakes, or variations in individual work.

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Lacy Knit Scarf Chart

KEY

Purl wrong side

Knit wrong side

Slip 1, K2 tog, PSSO

SSK

Yarn over

K2 tog

Knit right side

Purl right side

Slip 1

43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

20

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6

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